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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.68, 302.54 and 71.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.68, 302.54 and 71.65 is: 107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.68 : 302.54 = 71.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.68/302.54 = 71.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.68x = 302.54 × 71.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.68x = 21,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,677.93/201.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.49

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